Our Little Sister
Four sisters build a tender shared life in Kamakura while turning inherited family hurt into everyday belonging.
Overview
A poignant exploration of family bonds and the complexities of sisterhood unfolds in a serene coastal town.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- warmhearted
- wistful
- gentle
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Hirokazu Kore-eda's warm, humane family drama for its emotional intelligence, understated storytelling, and strong performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The sisters' relationships develop through domestic routines, shared meals, work, and small incidents that gradually acquire dramatic weight.
Sachi, Yoshino, Chika, and Suzu form a supportive household after their parents' abandonment and family fractures.
The film addresses parental abandonment, bereavement, and resentment through patient observation rather than histrionics.
The sisters' shared home and life in Kamakura are shaped by seaside surroundings, seasonal changes, local food, and neighborhood ties.
Films like Our Little Sister, and why
Still Walking
patient family drama, emotional restraint, and compassionate observation of everyday domestic life
Like Father, Like Son
quiet sibling-centered drama exploring fractured families, parenthood, and understated emotional revelation
The Farewell
warm, observational ensemble drama about family bonds and small incidents gaining emotional weight
After Life
gentle japanese family drama with contemplative pacing and bittersweet intergenerational relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Release Date
- 2015-06-13
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (590)
Cast
- Haruka Ayase
- Masami Nagasawa
- Kaho
- Suzu Hirose
- Ryo Kase
- Ryohei Suzuki
- Ikeda Takafumi
- Kentaro Sakaguchi
- Oshirō Maeda
- Midoriko Kimura
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Our Little Sister about?
- Four sisters build a tender shared life in Kamakura while turning inherited family hurt into everyday belonging.
- What is Our Little Sister like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Our Little Sister as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Our Little Sister violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Our Little Sister.
- What did critics think of Our Little Sister?
- Critics broadly praised Hirokazu Kore-eda's warm, humane family drama for its emotional intelligence, understated storytelling, and strong performances.
- Which films are like Our Little Sister?
- Films with a similar feel include Still Walking, Like Father, Like Son, The Farewell, and After Life.
- How long is Our Little Sister?
- Our Little Sister runs 127 minutes.
- Where can I watch Our Little Sister?
- In United States, Our Little Sister is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
